Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
富人经济利益逐渐惠及低收入群体。 (Fùrén jīngjì lìyì zhújiàn huìjí dī shōurù qúntǐ.)
"Critics argue that the trickle-down effect rarely helps the poor."
"批评者认为,trickle-down effect 很少帮助穷人。" (Pīpíng zhě rènwéi, **trickle-down effect** hěn shǎo bāngzhù qióngrén.)
to not tell others what someone has told you in confidence
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
to reduce the size or amount of something
an ambitious person who achieves their goals
to refuse to give up or change your position
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically